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“Jewish Long Beach annual campaign connects critical services to individuals and organizations who need it the most”.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on youth is profound. We have seen a marked increase in anxiety and suicidality as well as antisocial behaviors such as bullying greatly increase due to social isolation and the veil of uncertainty around the future of our children’s lives. To address these urgent needs, Hebrew Academy utilized grants from Jewish Long Beach & Alpert JCC to station three counselors from Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Long Beach on campus. These counselors have since connected with 185 students, ranging from grades kinder - 5th, as well as middle school and upper school girls. The counselors bring critical social-emotional workshops to campus, and are equipped to provide students with individual counseling on a sliding fee scale at the parent’s request. “We value our partnership with Jewish Long Beach and Hebrew Academy as we provide these vital services to our Jewish youth,” said Trip Oldfield, CEO of Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Long Beach & West Orange County.

Continue to Dream with Us about the future of the Jewish community, and make your gift today! To learn more about our Dream with Us campaign please contact Kevin Giser, Chief Operating & Development Officer, kgiser@jewishlongbeach.org